The Seder Plate
What bitter herb is traditionally used to symbolize the bitterness of slavery?
What is maror?
This flatbread is eaten for all 8 days of Pesach.
What is matzah?
This song, often sung at the end of the Seder, lists increasing miracles.
What is Dayenu?
He was raised in Pharaoh’s palace but led the Israelites to freedom.
Who is Moses?
This special book guides the Seder and tells the story of Pesach.
What is the Haggadah?
This fruit and nut mixture symbolizes the mortar used by the Israelite slaves.
What is charoset?
This wine-like drink is made from grapes and is drunk four times during the Seder.
What is kosher wine (or grape juice)?
This song is about a little goat and is usually sung last at the Seder.
What is Chad Gadya?
She saved baby Moses by placing him in a basket in the Nile.
Who is Yocheved (Moses’ mother)?
This is hidden during the Seder and searched for by children.
What is the Afikoman?
This green vegetable, often parsley, represents spring and renewal.
What is karpas?
This dish is made with eggs, vegetables, and often potatoes, and is baked like a casserole.
What is kugel?
This Hebrew word means “it would have been enough.”
What is Dayenu?
She watched over Moses and later led the women in song after the Red Sea.
Who is Miriam?
This is the special plate used to hold symbolic Pesach foods.
What is the Seder plate?
This item on the Seder plate is not eaten and symbolizes the festival sacrifice.
What is the shank bone (zeroa)?
These are popular Pesach desserts made with coconut and no flour.
What are macaroons?
The song "Avadim Hayinu" reminds us that we were once what?
What are slaves in Egypt?
He refused to let the Israelites go, even after many plagues.
Who is Pharaoh?
Families open the door for this prophet during the Seder.
Who is Elijah?
This egg on the Seder plate represents mourning and the temple sacrifice.
What is beitzah?
This dish, often made with apples, cinnamon, and nuts, represents mortar on the Seder plate.
What is charoset?
This Hebrew word means "Pesach" and refers to God passing over the Israelite homes.
What is Pesach?
He helped Moses speak to Pharaoh and performed miracles.
Who is Aaron?
This number of cups of wine are drunk during the Seder.
What is four?